Why we like this plan

For most of us, saving for our children’s college tuition doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a long process, and as we put away money laws will change and new products will come available. Even if you’re currently investing in a 529 college savings plan, you’ll want to stay on top of the latest news.

For example, this week we learned from @529guru Joseph Hurley when he tweeted about a bill that was introduced into Congress that would make 529 plans more attractive. If approved, it would result in favorable changes including allowing up to $25,000 of unused funds to be rolled to a Roth RIA under certain circumstances.

So whether you’re actively saving for college or just starting to think about it, here’s a list of 20 people whose tweets will help guide you through the college planning process.

As one of the country’s most respected personal finance experts, Emmy award winning TV host and NYTimes best selling author, Suze Orman maintains a strong presence on Twitter. If you tweet a question, she may even mention it and give you an answer during the Suze Orman Show, which airs on CNBC.

“Does he ever sleep?” Michael is a nationally recognized speaker and commentator on financial planning issues for a variety of publications including the Wall Street Journal and Kiplinger Magazine. You will find him tweeting with his industry peers on a daily basis.

Mark Kantrowitz is Senior Vice President and Publisher of the Edvisors network, a group of websites designed to help plan and pay for college. He is a nationally recognized expert on financial aid, scholarships and student loans.

401kid, inc. shares news and advice with families and financial advisors trying to learn about college savings plans. In addition to providing investor education, the company sells college planning asset allocation software.

Our Kids & Money is a website dedicated to helping kids and their families become confident about their financial choices. They tweet tips and information on all aspects of personal finance, including college savings.

AKF Consulting is the leading strategic advisor to the college savings industry and has advised 32 states on 529 plan implementation and development. Andrea Feirstein tweets the latest news about 529 plan functionality and investment options.

Jeanmarie Keller is the Founder of SmartPlanForCollege.com. She helps parents of college-bound students find ways to save on the cost of tuition. Her tweets are based on planning tips and finding the maximum scholarship and financial aid available.

CNBC’s Senior Commodities and Personal Finance Sharon Epperson keeps followers informed on the latest financial news and tax tips for families. She has appeared on the Today Show and teaches at Columbia.

Caralee’s Blog College Bound, featured in Education Week, highlights various obstacles that can prevent the opportunity for a college education. Her tweets touch on specific issues and how they are being resolved.

For most of us, saving for our children’s college tuition doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a long process, and as we put away money laws will change and new products will come available. Even if you’re currently investing in a 529 college savings plan, you’ll want to stay on top of the latest news.

For example, this week we learned from @529guru Joseph Hurley when he tweeted about a bill that was introduced into Congress that would make 529 plans more attractive. If approved, it would result in favorable changes including allowing up to $25,000 of unused funds to be rolled to a Roth RIA under certain circumstances.

So whether you’re actively saving for college or just starting to think about it, here’s a list of 20 people whose tweets will help guide you through the college planning process.

As one of the country’s most respected personal finance experts, Emmy award winning TV host and NYTimes best selling author, Suze Orman maintains a strong presence on Twitter. If you tweet a question, she may even mention it and give you an answer during the Suze Orman Show, which airs on CNBC.

“Does he ever sleep?” Michael is a nationally recognized speaker and commentator on financial planning issues for a variety of publications including the Wall Street Journal and Kiplinger Magazine. You will find him tweeting with his industry peers on a daily basis.

Mark Kantrowitz is Senior Vice President and Publisher of the Edvisors network, a group of websites designed to help plan and pay for college. He is a nationally recognized expert on financial aid, scholarships and student loans.

401kid, inc. shares news and advice with families and financial advisors trying to learn about college savings plans. In addition to providing investor education, the company sells college planning asset allocation software.

Our Kids & Money is a website dedicated to helping kids and their families become confident about their financial choices. They tweet tips and information on all aspects of personal finance, including college savings.

AKF Consulting is the leading strategic advisor to the college savings industry and has advised 32 states on 529 plan implementation and development. Andrea Feirstein tweets the latest news about 529 plan functionality and investment options.

Jeanmarie Keller is the Founder of SmartPlanForCollege.com. She helps parents of college-bound students find ways to save on the cost of tuition. Her tweets are based on planning tips and finding the maximum scholarship and financial aid available.

CNBC’s Senior Commodities and Personal Finance Sharon Epperson keeps followers informed on the latest financial news and tax tips for families. She has appeared on the Today Show and teaches at Columbia.

Caralee’s Blog College Bound, featured in Education Week, highlights various obstacles that can prevent the opportunity for a college education. Her tweets touch on specific issues and how they are being resolved.